Procurement Planning Specialist – Principal Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical teams to identify requirements and recommend best procurement approaches tailored to specific project needs.
• Provide expert guidance on appropriate contract types (e.g., fixed-price, time and materials) and contract structures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and optimizing value for the organization.
• Support the development and management of procurement schedules, integrating them with overall project timelines.
• Monitor progress, identify potential delays, and recommend corrective actions to maintain project momentum.
• Conduct thorough reviews of procurement planning documents, statements of work, specifications, and other related documents to ensure clarity, completeness, and adherence to established standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between requesting organizations (technical teams) and the procurement department.
• Assist in preparing pre-solicitation documentation to ensure a robust and competitive procurement process.
• Ensure all procurement planning activities comply with FAR and organizational policies, procedures, and regulations.

• US Citizenship required for all positions.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience with at least 8 years relevant, progressively responsible experience.
• Highly preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent training and experience with at least 8 years relevant, progressively responsible experience.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement, contracting, or supply chain management.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of FAR and DEAR requirements as applicable to M&O contractors.
• Proficient communication—written and oral, computer skills—databases and MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Proficient organizational skills and problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain an HSPD‑12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2 and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2.